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Are the drawbacks of electric cars being ignored? This is my view as an EV expert
Electric cars have become a familiar sight on Britain's roads, yet many drivers remain unconvinced they're ready for everyday life. Questions about repair costs, insurance premiums and charging infrastructure still land in my inbox on a regular…
UK confirms pay-per-mile tax start date for electric vehicles
A new pay-per-mile scheme for electric vehicles is set to be introduced in April 2028, the Government has confirmed following an extensive consultation period. Under the new system, drivers of fully electric cars will face a charge of 3p per mile…
Major change for all electric vehicle drivers confirmed for 2028
People who own and drive electric vehicles will have to join a new pay-per-mile scheme which is set to be introduced in April 2028, the Government has said. The news follows a lengthy consultation period, and will see drivers of electric cars…
20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain
In Germany, Japan and the United States, famous carmakers are in trouble. One reason is intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers – and growing public demand for EVs. The automakers who dominated the 20th century have…
Buying a used electric car? These are five things you must check before handing over money
There are host of questions you need to ask before buying a used EV Buying a used electric car can save drivers thousands of pounds, but knowing what to look for before signing on the dotted line is key. With used EV prices becoming increasingly…
The Average Electric Car In China Is Younger Than Your Phone
The typical Chinese EV has been on the road for less than two years. Nine in ten of the country's EVs get replaced in under five years. Seven in ten gas cars in China stay beyond the five-year mark. I've been using my trusty Samsung smartphone for…
Aptera announces nationwide repair network for its upcoming solar electric car
Aptera has officially announced a repair network partnership which will give owners of its upcoming solar electric car access to thousands of repair shops nationwide. Aptera is an old name in the EV industry at this point, but it's one that hasn't…
All staff made redundant as electric car company placed into administration
Electric vehicle (EV) charging company EO Car Chargers collapsed earlier in April after it experienced 'challenging trading conditions in recent years', the business said. At the time of the administrator's appointment, 97 people were employed, but…
AA issues new update as EV model sold in UK 'drops to £8,146
The cost of some of Britain's most sought-after Electric Vehicles (EVs) has plunged over the past year, with several popular models now available for thousands of pounds less. Drivers can now pick up a used Nissan Leaf for an average of just over…
Ford's $30,000 EV truck is coming in 2027. Here's what we know.
Ford hit reset on its money-losing EV program. Now, the first product of that overhaul is coming into view. The Detroit automaker says the midsize electric pickup will reach customers in 2027, with a target starting price of about $30,000. There's…
Lucid Motors Denies 'Completely False' Bankruptcy Rumors
Electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors denied rumors it was considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, after a report suggesting it could prompted a more than 55% crash in its stock Tuesday afternoon. The beleaguered electric vehicle…
Huawei's $11 billion clean energy empire is opening new markets
Surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Atlantic and dotted with native fig trees, the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha is one of Brazil's most coveted tourist destinations. Home to about 3,000 residents, it greets roughly 40 times that number…
General Motors Weighs Using Chinese Tech For Cadillac Optiq
With a barrage of tariffs and regulations changing things daily, it's anyone's guess as to where the next round of electric vehicles will be built and subsequently sold. And thanks to inexpensive labor and manufacturing, it seems that a growing…
BMW races to catch up in a Chinese EV market that won't slow
BMW is betting on its long-awaited Neue Klasse electric cars to revive its fortunes in China after two years of declining sales. The problem for the German automaker is that China's EV race may have already moved on without it. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Treasury issues update on plans to force EVs to have mileage checks
The Government has dropped its plans to force drivers of new electric cars and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (Phevs) to have mileage checks. It will instead rely on motorists to provide accurate mileage estimates, which will then be checked…
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